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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

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919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

2413 Edgington AveEldora, IA 50627
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Thornton, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thornton, IA is a Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, IA and Nearby

As of August 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $0.61 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 3B1Ba Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments starting at $1,235 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Hollow Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.61
Phillips Luxury Apartments3B1Ba3BR,1BA$1.00
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
CityView Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.73
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Thornton, IA

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thornton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thornton is at Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $450 at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thornton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thornton is starting from $855 at Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Hollow Apartments and starts from $850.

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